Curriculum Unit Plan: Subject Area:_Math_ Grade Level:8th___ Unit Title: Pythagorean Theorem
GLCE /HSCE- Grade Level Content Expectation
METS-S (focused on student using technology) OR NETS-T (focused on teacher’s using technology)
Instructional Objectives (Must contain a performance)
Tools and Resources
Free Choice
G.GS.08.01 Understand at least one proof of the Pythagorean Theorem: use the P.T. and its converse to solve applied problems including perimeter, area and volume problems
NET 1.a.- Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
Given the game “Pyramid Panic”, students will drag and drop the correct answer onto the mummy, and guide him safely through the zone, students must achieve zone 3 (silver) profiency.
G.LO.08.02 Find the distance between two points on the coordinate plane using the distance formula; recognize that the distance formula is an application of the Pythagorean Theorem. Solve problems about geometric figures
NET: 2.b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
With a group of peers, students must build an iMovie using slides and outlining Pythagreon theorem. Students must include at least two example equation.
camera microphone youtube (for upload) props storage device for computer (if needed)
Filamentality Lesson
G.SR.08.03 Understand the definition of a circle; know and use the formulas for circumference and area of a circle to solve problems
NET: 3.c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
Given multiple links on Filamentality, write and complete the answers to the scavenger hunt questions provided, with 95% accuracy.
Computer Access
Free Choice
G.SR.08.04 Find area and perimeter of complex figures by sub-dividing them into basic shapes (quadrilaterals, triangles, circles).
NET: 4.d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
Given a camera and prior knowledge of how a smart board works, students take pictures of local structures and architecture and show how to find the areas of at least 3 of the basic shapes (quadrilaterals, triangles, circles) on the smartboard.
camera smart board storage device
Prezi-tation
G.SR.08.05 Solve applied problems involving areas of triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles.
NET: 2.d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
Using Prezi, the students must work in groups and create an online news release of geometry around the world, must include at least 3 locations and 5 prezi slides.
Name:_Justine Lakosky___
Subject Area:_Math_
Grade Level:8th___
Unit Title: Pythagorean Theorem
Grade
Level
Content
Expectation
(focused on student using technology)
OR
NETS-T
(focused on teacher’s using technology)
(Must contain a performance)
Paper
Pencils
Calculators
microphone
youtube (for upload)
props
storage device for computer (if needed)
smart board
storage device
Using Prezi, the students must work in groups and create an online news release of geometry around the world, must include at least 3 locations and 5 prezi slides.
Prezi tutorial